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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Production of Sugar
During the sugar season 2018-19, 416 sugar mills of the country produced about 10.7 million tonnes of sugar till January 15, 2019, as against 11.8 million tonnes by 496 mills in the corresponding period of 2017-18 sugar season.
During current sugar season 2019-20, sugar mills in some of the States, particularly Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka have started sugar production earlier than last year but the sugar production in the country is estimated to be about 273 Lakh MT, as against about 332 Lakh MT produced last year.
This information was given in a written reply by the Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Shri. Danve Raosaheb Dadarao in Rajya Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking  Staff and Havaldar  Examination- 2021
Staff Selection Commission Will be conducting Multi Tasking  Staff and Havaldar  Examination, 2022  in Computer Based Mode.
2. In Southern Region, 2,34,969 candidates have been admitted for the examination. The Examination will be held in 23 Venues at 20 Centres/Cities viz. Chirala, Guntur. Kakinada, Kumool, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam & Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad, Karimnagar & Warangal in Telangana and Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli & Vellore in Tamil Nadu.
3. In Southern Region, the examination will be held for 14 days from 05.07.2022 to 08.07.2022, 11.07.2022, 15.07.2022, and 18.07.2022, to 22.07.2022. There will be 3 Shifts in a day- 1st Shift from 09:AM to 10:30 AM, 2nd Shift from 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM and 3rd Shift from 05:00 PM to 06:30 PM.
4. Facility to download e- Admission Certificates will be provided in our website in such a way candidates can download the same ONLY 4 DAYS BEFORE THEIR ACTUAL DATE OF EXAMINATION AND ALL THE SUBSEQUENT DAYS TILL THEIR DATE OF EXAMINATION. These details are also intimated to the candidates through SMS to their mobile numbers and through e-mail to their e-mail IDs as provided by them in their Online Applications according to a Press Release issued by Staff Selection Commission southern Region Chennai.
Ministry of Railways
On the eve of 77th Independence Day, Indian Railways joins the celebrations of Independence Day with fervor and gaiety
Mass participation by Railway employees in ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ program
All prominent Railway Stations, Railway offices, buildings and colonies are decorated with the National flag and being illuminated with tricolour lighting
On the eve of 77th Independence Day, Indian Railways have joined the celebrations of 77th Independence Day with fervor and gaiety. All prominent Railway Stations, Railway offices, buildings and colonies are decorated with the National flag and are being illuminated with tricolour lighting. The station buildings of Railway Stations are tastefully decorated with tricolour lights. The Iconic Railway Bridges are decorated with the National flag.
Various programmes like Tiranga Yatra, exhibitions about “Horrors of Partition Remembrance Day” at Railway stations, Nukkad Nataks were organized today.
National flag was distributed amongst the staff members of Railways. Mass participation was observed by Railway employees in the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ program. Railway employees uploaded their selfies or pinned location on www.harghartiranga.com
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and his Indonesian counterpart express satisfaction on defence cooperation in telephonic talk
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with Minister of Defence of Republic of Indonesia General Prabowo Subianto on January 21, 2021. Both Ministers expressed satisfaction at the ongoing defence cooperation between the two countries in spite of the limitations imposed by COVID 19.
The two Ministers exchanged views on security situation in the region and the need for a free and open maritime order based on the rule of law.
They expressed satisfaction at further promoting defence ties between the two countries. During the telephonic conversation, the Ministers reviewed the progress on various bilateral defence cooperation initiatives and expressed commitment to further elevate engagements between the Armed Forces under the framework of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The Ministers agreed that both countries need to enhance cooperation in Defence Industry and Technology domain and look forward to even greater synergy in this field.
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Ministry of Labour & Employment
Unorganized Workers Registered on E-Shram Portal
As on 31st December, 2021, 17,77,73,595 unorganized workers were registered on e-Shram portal. Ministry envisages to provide benefits of various social welfare schemes to the unorganized workers registered on the e-Shram portal. The registered workers are also nudged to take benefit of Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojna  & National Pension Scheme for Traders  Pension Schemes.
The percentage of enrolled workers belonging to SC and ST category  was 22.2% and 7.2 % respectively.
The Ministry has on boarded Common Service Centre  and State Seva Kendras  to facilitate registration on e-Shram portal. Any unorganised worker can easily register on the portal through self-registration, CSCs or SSKs. The CSC has undertaken various camps, including night camps to facilitate registration on the e-Shram portal. Further, the Ministry has provided a dedicated National Helpdesk with toll free number 14434 to help and guide unorganised workers in registration on the e-Shram. Besides, print and social media has been used to create awareness about e-Shram. Based on these efforts of the Ministry, as on 20th July, 2022, over 27.99 crore Unorganised workers have been registered on e-Shram. Information regarding income on e-SHRAM portal is based on self-declaration basis.
As on 20th July, 2022, 3.71 crore unorganized workers above age of 50 years have been registered on e-Shram portal. Further, out of total registration on e-Shram, about 47.16% are male and 52.84% are female.
e-Shram portal has been integrated with National Career Services  portal. Any unorganized worker registered on eShram portal can seamlessly register on NCS portal to search and apply various job opportunities available on NCS.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Shri Rameswar Teli in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
Phone call between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and H.E. Mr. Eduard Heger, Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on phone today with H.E. Mr. Eduard Heger, Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic.
The Prime Minister thanked H.E. Mr. Eduard Heger for the assistance provided by Slovak Republic in evacuation of Indian citizens from Ukraine, and for permitting special evacuation flights from India. He requested for Slovak Republic’s continued assistance in the next few days as well as India undertook to evacuate other citizens from conflict zones.
The Prime Minister also informed Mr. Heger about the deployment of Shri Kiren Rijiju, Minister of Law & Justice as his special envoy to oversee the evacuation efforts of Indian citizens.
The Prime Minister also expressed his anguish at the ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, and reiterated India’s consistent appeal for cessation of hostilities and a return to dialogue. Prime Minister Modi also stressed upon the importance of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations.
Ministry of Power
UK expresses willingness for collaborating with India on Green Hydrogen
Union Minister for Power and NRE Shri R.K Singh meets the Rt Hon Mr. Alok Sharma, COP 26 President
India invites UK to participate in the upcoming bids for Green Hydrogen and lithium-ion
Power Minister expresses India’s interest in collaborating with UK on offshore wind
India has already retired 16369 MW of inefficient thermal units till March, 2021. This was stated by the Union Minister of Power and Renewable Energy, Shri RK Singh, in a meeting with the Rt Hon Alok Sharma, COP 26 President, here today. The COP26 President had raised the topic of phasing out of coal fired power plants, in the meeting. Secretary , Secretary  and High Commissioner of UK in India were also present.
The Rt Hon Alok Sharma expressed the willingness of the UK side for collaborating with India on Green Hydrogen.
The UK side requested India’s support for organizing a successful COP26.
Shri RK Singh expressed India’s interest in collaborating with the UK on offshore wind. He also stressed on the need of the developed and developing countries to work together for bringing down the cost of storage. He informed the delegation that India is the only G20 country whose actions are in accordance with the NDCs set by them under the Paris Agreement.
During the meeting, discussions were held on the need of increasing storage capacity in view of India’s ambitious target of having 450 GW of installed Renewable Capacity by 2030.The UK side was invited to participate in the upcoming bids for Green Hydrogen and lithium-ion.
Ministry of Defence
IAF'S JOINT AIR DEFENCE EXERCISE WITH JAPAN, 'VEER GUARDIAN 2023' CONCLUDES
The inaugural edition of the bilateral air exercise 'Veer Guardian 2023' between the Indian Air Force  and Japan Air Self Defence Force  concluded in Japan, on 26 January 2023.
The JASDF participated in the exercise with its F-2 and F-15 aircraft, while the IAF contingent participated with the Su-30 MKI aircraft. The IAF fighter contingent was complemented by one IL-78 Flight Refueling Aircraft and two C-17 Globemaster strategic airlift transport aircraft.
During the joint training spanning 16 days, the two Air Forces engaged in complex and comprehensive aerial manoeuvres in multiple simulated operational scenarios. The exercise involved precise planning and skillful execution by both the air forces. IAF and JASDF engaged in air combat manoeuvring, interception and air defence missions, both in Visual and Beyond Visual Range settings. Aircrew of the two participating Air Forces also flew in each other's fighter aircraft to gain a deeper understanding of each other's operating philosophies.
Exercise 'Veer Guardian 2023' provided the two Air Forces with an opportunity to enhance mutual understanding. The exercise also witnessed numerous ground interactions between IAF and JASDF personnel wherein various aspects were discussed by both sides. This enabled the participating contingents to obtain an invaluable insight into each other's best practices and learn from each other’s unique capabilities.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar visits IBM Cyber Range and Campus at Bengaluru
“In rapidly digitizing world, India has the opportunity to leapfrog in exponential technologies like cybersecurity, Hybrid Cloud and AI”: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
“In rapidly digitizing world, India has the opportunity to leapfrog in exponential technologies like cyber security, Hybrid Cloud and AI. We need investments in these technologies to help bring our PM’s vision of making India the hub of innovation and growth. It was a good visit to the IBM Cyber security Hub and Client Innovation Centre in Bengaluru  and see the technologies companies like IBM provide to various organizations in accelerating their Digital Transformation", said Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship during his visit to the IBM India, Bengaluru office.
Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar met the team IBM led by Sandip Patel, MD Asia Pacific & interacted with senior professionals engaged in running the Cyber range operations, inaugurated by him in early 2022. He also interacted with members of IBM India’s leadership & consulting teams who presented works on several governmental interventions and opportunities to deliver reforms, efficient systems and impact to the citizens of the country. Mr. Rajeev Chandrasekhar is a technocrat himself with over three decades of experience in technology sector. As an entrepreneur, he successfully built the cellular network in India in the 1990’s. He is widely respected amongst technology professionals for his in depth & deep understanding of the sector and for leading the conversation on technology related public policies.
Adjacent to the new cyber range facility, IBM’s new Security Operations Center  provides Managed Security Services  to clients across the globe. With capacity for 600 security response operators, it is the second IBM SOC in Bengaluru, with the other SOC continuing to specifically serve regional Indian clients. The new SOC is part of IBM’s vast global network of SOCs, which serve more than 2,000 clients around the world - managing more than two million endpoints and 150 billion potential security events per day.
Sandip Patel, Managing Director, IBM India welcomed the Minister to IBM office, Bengaluru and stated that “It was an honour to host Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar at IBM, Bengaluru office today. We provided an immersive experience of the IBM #Cybersecurity Hub & Client Innovation Centre that reiterates our commitment to Make in India for India and the world.” The Minister has been vocal about the need for an Open, Safe & Trusted and accountable Internet.
PIB Headquarters
Gold worth Rs. 24.5 lakhs seized by Customs At Chennai Airport
On Sunday based on information, one Yasar Arafath Mohammed Yusuf, 29, from Chennai, who had arrived from Malaysia by Air Asia Flight No. AK 11was intercepted at exit on suspicion of carrying gold. He appeared to be nervous and on questioning if he had anything to declare,he gave evasive reply. On his personal 3 gold cut bits totally weighing 70 grams valued at Rs.2.76 lakhs were recovered from his pant pocket. On examination of his check-in baggage five Denn brand porable radios were found among his personal effects.On opening five gold circular gold bits were found concealed ,one in each radio totally weighing 165 grams valued at Rs. 6.5 lakhs. Total 235 grams gold valued at Rs.9.26 Lakhs was recovered and seized under Customs Act 1962.
On Saturday one Kamala Narasimma Rao,52, who arrived from Kuala Lumpur by Batik Air Flight No.ID-6018 was intercepted at the exit.On persistent questioning, she admitted to have concealed gold cut bits in her rectum. 7 gold cut bits weighing 385 grams , totally valued Rs.15.2 lakhs were recovered and seized under Customs Act 1962.
In total 620 gram gold worth Rs. 24.46 lakhs seized by Customs.
Commissioner of customs Chennai International Airport says, Further investigation is in progress.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of ‘6.17% GS 2021’, Auction for Sale  of
‘7.27% GS 2026’, Auction for Sale  of ‘GoI Floating Rate Bond 2031’, Auction for Sale  of ‘7.62% GS 2039’, and Auction for Sale  of ‘7.63% GS 2059’.
Government of India has announced the Sale  of  ‘6.17 per cent Government Stock, 2021’ for a notified amount of Rs 3,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘7.27 per cent Government Stock, 2026’ for a notified amount of Rs 3,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘GoI Floating Rate Bonds, 2031’ for a notified amount of Rs 5,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘7.62 per cent Government Stock, 2039’ for a notified amount of Rs 2,000 crore  through price based auction, and  ‘7.63 per cent Government Stock, 2059’ for a notified amount of Rs 4,000 crore  through price based auction. Subject to the limit of Rs 17,000 crore, being total notified amount, GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 1,000 crore each against any one or more of the above securities. The auctions will be conducted using multiple price method. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on August 23, 2019 .
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stocks will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on August 23, 2019. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 11.30 AM and 12.00 Noon and the competitive bids should be submitted between 11.30 AM and 12.30 PM.
The result of the auctions will be announced on August 23, 2019  and payment by successful bidders will be on August 26, 2019 .
The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurates and lays foundation stone of 33 National Highway projects in Raipur, Chhattisgarh worth Rs 9,240 crore.
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari today inaugurated and laid foundation stone of 33 National Highway projects in Raipur, Chhattisgarh worth Rs 9,240 crore.
Speaking on the occasion he said these road projects will facilitate connectivity of Chhattisgarh with the states of Odisha, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. The Minister said a smooth road network will be available to connect the backward areas of the state with the developed areas of the state and it will be easy to reach cultural and tourist places located at Mungeli and Kabirdham.
Shri Gadkari said under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, our government is moving in a planned direction to ensure the prosperity and development of Chhattisgarh. He said the construction of these projects will result in savings in fuel, travel time, distance and overall transportation cost. He said road traffic will be smooth on the Coal Heavy Rail Traffic Zone of Anuppur-Ambikapur and there will be ease in the traffic of heavy and big vehicles. The Minister said these projects will provide easy access to business centres, commercial vehicle centres, mines, proposed thermal power plants.
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Centre writes to States seeking action for ensuring that the prices of Edible Oils are brought down post import duty reduction for immediate relief of consumers
Letter written to 8 major oil producing states
Slashing import duty will bring relief to consumers especially during festive season
The Department of Food and Public Distribution has written to all major oil producing states to take appropriate and immediate action for ensuring that the prices of Edible Oils are brought down to commensurate levels in line with the import duty reductions.
The letter is written to Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu & Andhra Pradesh which are major oil producing states
The direction states that the State government has to now ensure that full benefit of duty reduction made by the Centre is passed on to the consumers in order to provide immediate relief from the prevailing high prices of Edible Oils, especially during the ensuing festival season. This would also help in bringing down the food inflation and provide relief to ordinary consumers by reduction in the prices of edible oils by Rs.15-20 per kg .
In a bid to reign in continuous rise in the cooking oil prices since past one year, the Central Government has slashed the basic duty on Crude Palm Oil, Crude Soyabean Oil and Crude Sunflower Oil from 2.5% to Nil. The Agri-cess on these Oils has been brought down from 20% to 7.5% for Crude Palm Oil and 5% for Crude Soyabean Oil and Crude Sunflower Oil. The basic duty on RBD Palmolein Oil, Refined Soyabean and Refined Sunflower Oil has been slashed to 17.5% from the current 32.5%. The duty reduction will be effective from 14th October, 2021 upto 31st March, 2022. Before today’s reduction, the agricultural infrastructure cess on all Crude Edible Oils was 20%. Post reduction, the effective duty on Crude Palm Oil will be 8.25%, for Crude Soyabean Oil and Crude Sunflower Oil will be 5.5% each from earlier 22.5% for Crude Palm Oil, Crude Sunflower Oil, Crude Soyabean Oil and 32.5% for RBD Palmolein, Refined Soyabean Oil and Refined Sunflower Oil.
The movement of the duty structure on regular review of prices of essential commodities is given in the graph below:-
Thus duty has been slashed considerably to Nil for Crude Palm Oil, Crude Soyabean Oil and Crude Sunflower and 17.5% for RBD Palmolein, Refined Soyabean Oil and Refined Sunflower Oil. This step of the Government of India may cool down the domestic prices of Edible Oils in India. This will benefit the consumers by Rs. 15 to 20 per Kg of Edible Oils.
Ministry of Education
Shri Amit Shah to launch education-sector related initiatives to mark two years of launch of National Education Policy
To mark the completion of two years of launch of National Education Policy 2020, Union Home & Cooperation Minister, Shri Amit Shah will be launching a slew of new initiatives related to education and skill development, in the presence of Union Education & Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan on 29th July, 2022. Ministers of State for Education Shri Subhas Sarkar, Smt. Annpurna Devi, Shri Rajkumar Ranjan Singh and Minister of State for Skill Development Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar will also be present on the occasion. Program will be organised at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi and can also be watched on YouTube and other social media handles of Ministry of Education.
The initiatives to be launched will cover the entire spectrum of education and skill development verticals including areas like digital education, innovation, synergising education and skill development, teacher training and assessment. Apart from the launch, the program will also witness cultural performance by students and address of the gathering by dignitaries. Deliberations will also centre around the journey of implementation of National Education Policy 2020.